English violin bow stamped Golden Strad

Golden Strad stamped English violin bow.
Tropical wood with alpaca screws, ebony walnut and celluloid trim.
Provenance: Private collection.
Good condition, but exhibits wear consistent with age and use.
Weight: 64 g.
Measurements: 74 cm.

Violin bows are traditionally made with pernambuco wood (or paubrasil), a material recognized for its combination of hardness, elasticity and lightness, which are essential qualities for a bow that needs flexibility and resistance. This wood comes from the Paubrasilia echinata tree, native to Brazil, and has been the preferred choice since the 18th century because of its ability to transmit vibrations and respond precisely to the violinist's movements.